Designer Stimulant Test

Synthetic stimulants are produced in clandestine labs and sold online or available for
purchase at smoke shops. Promoted as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” or “plant food,”
product labeling attempts to circumvent regulation by suggesting they are not for human
consumption. Additionally, some forms of designer stimulants may be sold as “legal” MDMA
(Legal X), or sold and veiled as MDMA tablets.

Overview

U.S. Poison Control and National Drug Intelligence have all issued health warnings, noting
nationwide emergency room visits related to these drugs. A federal ban enacted in July 2012
targets Methylone, MDPV and Mephedrone, three designer drug compounds found in so-called
bath salts. This important measure will prove critical in deterring abuse from these
dangerous designer drugs. Nevertheless, they are still readily available via the Internet
and in many “headshops” around the country.

Features & Benefits

Detects many illicitly synthesized forms of stimulants sold online and in head shops
nationwide

Quantitatively identifies active ingredients of many “legal high” products labeled as “bath
salt” and “plant food,” or sold as “Legal X”